The next beer myth we explore is the Russian Imperial Stout and how its royal name came to be. Myth: After a visit to London, Russian Czar Peter the Great fell in love with the Porter style of beer and demanded that it be exported to Russia.
Read MoreWhen we think of American foods, one of the first that comes to mind is the hamburger. Nothing hits the spot quite like that scrumptious concoction of beef, lettuce, tomatoes, onion, pickles, and a nice bun. In honor of Burger Week, I will take you on a journey through the creation of the hamburger and its surprisingly storied origins.
Read MoreAmericans are known for their love for beer and freedom, two things that have been prevalent even before the United States was officially founded. In essence, the practice of enjoying beer in America is older than America itself. Celebrate America’s Independence by learning about the history of beer in America as well as our expert recommendations of the perfect beer to celebrate the 4th of July with!
Read MoreTexas is home to a very wide array of different cultures, each with their own storied history and traditions. From the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, waves of Europeans, especially German and Czech immigrants, would mostly settle in Central Texas due to large amounts of land available at low prices. With them, they brought their food, drink, music, and own way of life from back home, and one of their most enjoyable contributions to Texas is their beer.
Read MoreBelow is a list of some of the many beers, breweries, and bars that have been foundational in making Funky Picnic Brewery & Café what it is today. Some of these were specific beers that we modeled ours after, and some were places that gave us the spark to do the things we do.
Read MoreThe history of North Texas beer starts in Dallas. In the time of 1850s, the population was small, but saloons were abundant. In 1857, the first brewery was established in North Texas, created by Jean Monduel. Another brewery opened in 1859, while Fort Worth got its first brewery during the Civil War.
Read MoreThe Czech brewing tradition gave the beer world two essential things: the still most popular beer style in the world, Pilsner, and its signature hop, Saaz.
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